East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan From Rivalry to Alliance! Videos of Rival Fans Protesting and Waving Flags Together in Solidarity for RG Kar Doctor Rape and Murder Victim Goes Viral

Protests are currently breaking out in Kolkata for the doctor rape and murder case at the RG Kar medical college. Concerned for the security, the organisers of the Durand Cup 2024 decided to cancel the Kolkata derby set to be played between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal and divide points between the two teams. The matches of both clubs were also shifted out from Kolkata. In a gesture of protest, the fans of both sides joined their hands forgetting their century old arch-rivalry and staged a protest outside the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Salt Lake. Some of them got detained by police too but the waves of protest never stopped. Fans loved their gesture of solidarity and made the videos of their protest viral on social media. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey Joins Rally of Mohun Bagan and East Bengal Fans Over Kolkata Doctor Rape and Murder Case, Reacts On Durand Cup 2024 Derby Cancellation (Watch Video).

Mohun Bagan and East Bengal Fans With Banner

VIDEO | Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Supporters of East Bengal and Mohun Bagan protest near Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata.

Earlier today, police said that Derby match between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan was cancelled apprehending attempts by some elements and organisations… pic.twitter.com/Vq1pJ38rUQ

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 18, 2024

Mohun Bagan and East Bengal Fans Demand Justice

Supporters of #MohunBagan & #EastBengal, known for their rivalries on the football field, today off field, have come together to demand #justice for #Kolkata #RGKAR Fighter pic.twitter.com/aqnqo5pHpR

— Tamal Saha (@Tamal0401) August 18, 2024

Mohun Bagan and East Bengal Fans Raise Slogan

A very rare visual from Kolkata. Supporters from #MohunBagan and #EastBengal teams have united and gathered near Salt Lake stadium in demand of justice for the lady doctor, condemning the heinous crime and calling for action. Raising slogan: Chingri-Elish Ek Ee Swar. justice for… pic.twitter.com/krd1oBqlAh

— Piyali Mitra (@Plchakraborty) August 18, 2024

Mohun Bagan and East Bengal Fans Stand in Solidarity

#Watch| Never seen before visuals unfolding in #Kolkata!

Mohun Bagan, East Bengal football club supporters stand united demanding justice for RG Kar hospital doctor.

The Derby between #MohunBagan & #EastBengal scheduled to be held today was canceled as police could not… pic.twitter.com/sFXtuFylMg

— Pooja Mehta (@pooja_news) August 18, 2024

Fans United Against Police Aggression

Democracy in WB. Imagine police doing this to peaceful protestors demanding justice for a rape victim in a BJP ruled state...pic.twitter.com/efml0iMExA

— Mr Sinha (@MrSinha_) August 18, 2024

Mohun Bagan and East Bengal Fans Seek Justice

The supporters of #EastBengal #MohunBagan & #MohammedanSporting protesting together seeking #JusticeForRGKar

Football won today. Humanity won today.

Only my city can show this. pic.twitter.com/ieS5D5BGA0

— Moupia Nandy (@MoupiaNandy) August 18, 2024

Arch-Rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal Fans United to Seek Justice

Never imagined archrivals #EastBengal & #MohunBagan fans would vie for the same GOAL - #JusticeForAbhaya pic.twitter.com/0WFVSQwaPA

— Indrajit Kundu | ইন্দ্রজিৎ (@iindrojit) August 18, 2024

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey Joined the Rally

#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey says, "The first derby match of the season between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan was scheduled to be held today and the number of police personnel that has been deployed here to stop this match… pic.twitter.com/exIDErb4zA

— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2024

Police Detained Mohun Bagan and East Bengal Fans 

#WATCH | West Bengal: Police detains football fans protesting against the rape and murder of a woman resident doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

(Visuals from Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium) pic.twitter.com/De1WJtccrp

— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2024

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